Why India Has Not Innovated in VLSI Design, despite a big industry

The SK Hynix 321 layer flash nand is a good example of a state-of-the-art design that was not developed in India. This design required a significant investment in R&D, as well as access to a strong talent pool and a developed ecosystem. Indian companies are still working to develop the capabilities they need to compete with the world’s leading VLSI design companies.